Stoker, Jamie v. TWC Commissioners

OPINION

Opinion by

Justice EVANS.

Jamie Stoker appeals the trial court’s order granting a plea to the jurisdiction filed by the Texas Workforce Commission. In a single issue, Stoker contends the trial court erred in dismissing her case because the provision relied upon by the TWC in its plea is not a jurisdictional prerequisite. We conclude Stoker’s argument is without merit, and we affirm the trial court’s order.

BACKGROUND

This case arises out of the Texas Workforce Commission’s denial of unemployment benefits to Jamie Stoker. Stoker applied for benefits in April 2010, asserting that she was…